Articles | Compliance Week – Page 237
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Building a top-notch anti-corruption program
A panel of experts spoke at Compliance Week 2018 on how to embed anti-corruption procedures into the compliance function.
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ArticleDeputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein keynote: The value of compliance
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein kicked off Compliance Week 2018 in Washington D.C. on Monday, speaking candidly about compliance program effectiveness, the FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy, the newly announced Justice Department coordination policy, and much more.
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One small step: Efforts under way to make outer space more business-friendly
As is the case in other industries, plans are afoot to ease the regulatory burdens and confusion surrounding space-based enterprises.
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Along with name change, plans afoot to rethink CFPB enforcement
Throughout the month, a flurry of commenters has weighed in on efforts to potentially reshape the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s enforcement policies.
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ArticleIn adopting lease rules, companies ponder materiality
As companies consider limited timeline remaining to adopt lease accounting rules, materiality discussions are helping to prioritize the workload.
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Compliance considerations of Iran sanctions
President Trump’s recent decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal will not only have severe sanctions implications for foreign subsidiaries of U.S. parent companies, but will also negatively impact EU firms.
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Report finds plenty of blame to go around in Carillion debacle
A report into what went wrong at collapsed construction giant Carillion reads like a masterclass in failed governance, assurance, and regulatory oversight.
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SEC: Forget ‘broken windows’ policy of the past
Moving away from a past focus on minor infractions, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton wants his enforcement division to buckle down on bigger matters.
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What to do to make sure you’re ready for GDPR
Data protection experts are emphatic about what a company’s first reaction should be if it believes it is not fully GDPR compliant as 25 May approaches: Don’t panic.
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Auditors plan deeper dives into outsource provider reports
As guidance changes and regulators continue to hammer on internal controls, auditors are starting to dig deeper into reports provided by outsourced service providers.
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Rabobank uses Latin to help with GDPR compliance
Jaclyn Jaeger talks with Peter Claassen of Rabobank about the bank’s collaboration with IBM to use cryptographic pseudonyms to anonymize customer information for GDPR compliance.
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ArticleD&B shows the right way to handle an FCPA probe
The D&B enforcement action should be studied by every compliance practitioner for tips on preventing an FCPA issue and what to do if you find one.
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ArticleWith proxy season under way, so is executive pay scrutiny
Although this year’s proxy season is just beginning, there are already some clues about how shareholders are voting on corporate pay packages.
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Experts spotlight trends in FCPA self-disclosures and enforcement
Current and former enforcement officials took part in a candid debate last week about the real-world implications of recent pronouncements made by the Department of Justice and how directors and officers are responding.
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White House throwing support behind AI
At a day-long summit convened by the White House last week, tech industry leaders were promised support funding and outreach regarding the development and implementation of artificial intelligence.
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Barclays’ CEO fined, but retained, as bank faces more scrutiny
Barclays CEO Jes Staley has been hit with hefty fines and penalties from U.K. regulators, but the bank is standing behind its man—will it pay the price for that decision?
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Trump lawyer’s woes provide lesson for compliance officers
New accusations against one of President Trump’s lawyers should prompt savvy compliance and risk officers to pursue a reinvigorated strategy for Bank Secrecy Act procedures and anti-corruption efforts.
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SEC proposes change to auditor independence rules
The SEC is looking to dial back strict requirements on auditors that have made it difficult for Big 4 firms to assert their independence on certain big engagements.
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As lease rules advance, companies need to alert investors
Lease accounting is the next big accounting change on deck, and companies should be prepared to give investors plenty of advance notice on what to expect.
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Treasury looks to bring CRA into the future of modern banking
Enacted in 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act has helped ensure fair lending practices in low-income communities. Now, with mobile banking and FinTech revolutions, some say the law needs to be modernized.